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By Nolan Peterson |
September 5, 2013

Jail debate sees commuted sentence

Diversion programs at the Sarasota County Jail have led to smarter incarcerations, smaller inmate populations and saved the county the cost of building a new jail - for now.

Sarasota
News

By Heidi Kurpiela |
November 30, 2011

Scene & Heard

Sarasota cops keep drama all in the family; Art Center Sarasota has good taste in 'Material'; 'Butterfly' nets record sales at Sarasota Opera

Arts + Culture

By Adam Hughes |
July 18, 2018

Lido Beach home sells for $2.8 million

Lido Beach and Longboat Key real estate

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Ryan Kohn |
October 12, 2017

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.12.17

Sarasota
Sports

By Shane Donglasan |
March 5, 2018

Fruitville Grove bends over backward for berries

The Berry Festival returns to Sarasota's Fruitville Grove.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By David Conway |
June 22, 2015

UPDATE: Following delays, State Street garage completion scheduled for July

After encountering issues with utilities during construction this month, city staff is hopeful that the garage will be open for the Fourth of July weekend.

Sarasota
News

By Roger Drouin |
November 15, 2012

Palm Avenue restaurant takes form

The new Louies Modern restaurant and a catering/banquet facility will fill a total of 13,500 square feet. It will open in February.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
September 2, 2016

Longboat Key votes from Aug. 30 Primary Election

Races broken down by candidate or issue, vote totals and percentage of vote.

Longboat Key
News

By Shane Donglasan |
February 15, 2018

The Van Wezel Foundation receives largest single donation

Circus legend and Sarasota arts supporter Herta Klauser Cuneo gifted $10 million to the Foundation.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Amanda Morales |
February 26, 2016

Girls Inc. announces 2016 Celebration Luncheon Honorees

Girls Inc. of Sarasota County will honor Aimee DeMariano Cogan with the “She Knows Where She’s Going” Award.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Loren Mayo |
October 26, 2009

Boutique owners to close shop

Kelietza, a downtown Sarasota boutique, will close in November after two years.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Pam Eubanks |
March 21, 2017

Update: Serial flasher caught again

A man arrested for exposing himself to women in Manatee County has now been charged in Sarasota, as well.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
January 19, 2018

Sarasota weather page photo: Jan. 18

Susan Molnar captured this shot of beachgoers watching the sunset at Siesta Key Beach.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Kayleigh Omang |
June 28, 2018

Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Festival celebrates start of the weekend

The Kickoff Party was hosted June 28 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

Black Tie

By Whitney Elfstrom |
February 27, 2020

Success with a dress: Nonprofit provides 100 free prom dresses for Sarasota teens

Women on the Way Inc. teamed up with Miami organization Be U Productions to provide girls with free prom dresses.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Harry Sayer |
January 26, 2021

Student artist's big display focuses on a small struggle

Emily Norris won the Best-in-Show Student Award at the Embracing Our Differences 2021 Outdoor Art Exhibit.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Cassidy Alexander |
August 2, 2017

School Board votes not to join in lawsuit against the state

Several Florida school districts are suing the state over a bill that was passed this summer, but Sarasota board members agree — it's not the best use of the county's time and money.